China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, Knight Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the bird is surmounted by

the bird is surmounted by a large crown with blue enamel pendilia

measuring 78 mm (w) x 34 mm (h))

an ovular medallion

and National Socialist War Victim’s Care (NSKOV)

ornate trim affixed along the lip of the opening on the base

China, Republic. An Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, Knight Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the bird is surmounted by(Order of Chia Ho). Instituted in 1912. In silver, an eight point star in white enamel, the obverse centerpiece in blue, white, yellow, green, and black enamels, reverse bearing Chinese inscription, 66. 6 mm (h) x 43 mm (w), weighs 27. 9 grams, on ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain was instituted by President Yuan Shih Kai on 29 July 1912. It was conferred in recognition of exceptional